What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Associate - Med/Surg Acute 1 - Part Time - Evening Shift - Howard Memorial - Willits position at Adventist Health?
Nestled in the "Gateway to the Redwoods", Adventist Health Howard Memorial takes pride in its legacy of providing exceptional, high-quality care since 1928. We are comprised of a state-of-the-art 74,000 square foot facility, with four surgery suites, an on-site farm-to-fork restaurant and 25 beautiful private rooms designed with healing and comfort in mind. We provide a wide-range of primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Willits is home to excellent trails and nature areas for hikers, campers and bicyclists. Whether it is the climate, moderate cost of living or just the small-town atmosphere, it is a place where everyone receives a warm welcome and treated like family.
Job Summary:
Greets and directs visitors. Prepares and maintains medical records. Responds to patient requests for assistance. Provides information to patients, families, and physicians. Provides other clerical support to nursing team as required.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- One year's relevant experience: Preferred
- Hospital or medical office experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Unit Secretary training course: Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Processes orders and assists unit visitors and callers. Ascertains flow of patients admission/transfers. Assists in scheduling patient procedures and assembling patient charts.
- Performs data collection and maintains data on an ongoing basis. Assists in scheduling patient procedures. Assembles charts.
- Participates in regulatory environmental compliance duties, clearing hallways and calling for equipment/pick-up as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
